How to Compute Capital Gains Tax on Sale of Real Property in the Philippines? When a person sells real property, classified as “capital asset”, he may be liable for taxes, which include local property taxes, documentary stamp tax and capital gains tax. Capital Gains Tax, as it names suggests is a tax typically imposed on sale or exchange of capital assets. In the following discussions, we will try to guide readers in computing and filing capital gains tax returns on sale of real property. The following also discusses important information, such as the difference between capital assets and ordinary assets, the tax bases and rates used, and the definitions of related terms.
What is Capital Gains Tax?
Capital Gains Tax is a tax imposed on the gains presumed to have been realized by the seller from the sale, exchange, or other disposition of capital assets located in the Philippines, including pacto de retro sales and other forms of conditional sale.
This also means that the sale or exchange of ordinary assets (those that are not capital assets) are not subject to capital gains tax, instead, they may be subjected to creditable withholding tax. Below are definitions of capital assets and ordinary assets.
What are capital assets?
Capital assets shall refer to all real properties held by a taxpayer, whether or not connected with his trade or business, and which are not included among the real properties considered as ordinary assets under Sec. 39(A)(1) of the Code.
What are ordinary assets?
Ordinary assets shall refer to all real properties specifically excluded from the definition of capital assets under Sec. 39(A)(1) of the Code, namely:
1. Stock in trade of a taxpayer or other real property of a kind which would properly be included in the inventory of the taxpayer if on hand at the close of the taxable year; or
2. Real property held by the taxpayer primarily for sale to customers in the ordinary course of his trade or business; or
3. Real property used in trade or business (i.e., buildings and/or improvements) of a character which is subject to the allowance for depreciation provided for under Sec. 34(F) of the Code; or
4. Real property used in trade or business of the taxpayer.
Other terms and definitions
The following terms and definitions will guide us in determining and distinguishing capital assets from ordinary assets. Remember that real properties may be classified based on the type of taxpayers engage in the real estate business.
Real property – Real property shall have the same meaning attributed to that term under Article 415 of Republic Act No. 386, otherwise known as the “Civil Code of the Philippines.
Art. 415 states that the following are immovable property:
(1) Land, buildings, roads and constructions of all kinds adhered to the soil;
(2) Trees, plants, and growing fruits, while they are attached to the land or form an integral part of an immovable;
(3) Everything attached to an immovable in a fixed manner, in such a way that it cannot be separated therefrom without breaking the material or deterioration of the object;
(4) Statues, reliefs, paintings or other objects for use or ornamentation, placed in buildings or on lands by the owner of the immovable in such a manner that it reveals the intention to attach them permanently to the tenements;
(5) Machinery, receptacles, instruments or implements intended by the owner of the tenement for an industry or works which may be carried on in a building or on a piece of land, and which tend directly to meet the needs of the said industry or works;
(6) Animal houses, pigeon-houses, beehives, fish ponds or breeding places of similar nature, in case their owner has placed them or preserves them with the intention to have them permanently attached to the land, and forming a permanent part of it; the animals in these places are included;
(7) Fertilizer actually used on a piece of land;
(8) Mines, quarries, and slag dumps, while the matter thereof forms part of the bed, and waters either running or stagnant;
(9) Docks and structures which, though floating, are intended by their nature and object to remain at a fixed place on a river, lake, or coast;
(10) Contracts for public works, and servitudes and other real rights over immovable property. (334a)
Real estate dealer – any person engaged in the business of buying and selling or exchanging real properties on his own account as a principal and holding himself out as a full or part-time dealer in real estate.
Real estate developer – any person engaged in the business of developing real properties into subdivisions, or building houses on subdivided lots, or constructing residential or commercial units, townhouses and other similar units for his own account and offering them for sale or lease.
Real estate lessor – shall refer to any person engaged in the business of leasing or renting real properties on his own account as a principal and holding himself out as lessor of real properties being rented out or offered for rent.
Taxpayers engaged in the real estate business – refer collectively to real estate dealers, real estate developers, and/or real estate lessors. A taxpayer whose primary purpose of engaging in business, or whose Articles of Incorporation states that its primary purpose is to engage in the real estate business shall be deemed to be engaged in the real estate business.
Taxpayers not engaged in the real estate business – refer to persons other than real estate dealers, real estate developers and/or real estate lessors.
How to determine whether a real property is a capital asset or an ordinary asset?
a) Real properties shall be classified with respect to taxpayers engaged in the real estate business as follows:
I. All real properties acquired by the real estate dealer shall be considered as ordinary assets.
II. All real properties acquired by the real estate developer, whether developed or undeveloped as of the time of acquisition, and all real properties which are held by the real estate developer primarily for sale or for lease to customers in the ordinary course of his trade or business or which would properly be included in the inventory of the taxpayer if on hand at the close of the taxable year and all real properties used in the trade or business, whether in the form of land, building, or other improvements, shall be considered as ordinary assets.
III. All real properties of the real estate lessor, whether land, building and/or improvements, which are for lease/rent or being offered for lease/rent, or otherwise for use or being used in the trade or business shall likewise be considered as ordinary assets.
IV. All real properties acquired in the course of trade or business by a taxpayer habitually engaged in the sale of real property shall be considered as ordinary assets.
Note: Registration with the HLURB or HUDCC as a real estate dealer or developer shall be sufficient for a taxpayer to be considered as habitually engaged in the sale of real estate.
If the taxpayer is not registered with the HLURB or HUDCC as a real estate dealer or developer, he/it may nevertheless be deemed to be engaged in the real estate business through the establishment of substantial relevant evidence (such as consummation during the preceding year of at least six (6) taxable real estate sale transactions, regardless of amount; registration as habitually engaged in real estate business with the Local Government Unit or the Bureau of Internal Revenue, etc.)
b) In the case of taxpayer not engaged in the real estate business, real properties, whether land, building, or other improvements, which are used or being used or have been previously used in trade or business of the taxpayer shall be considered as ordinary assets.
c) In the case of taxpayers who changed its real estate business to a non-real estate business, real properties held by these taxpayer shall remain to be treated as ordinary assets.
d) In the case of taxpayers who originally registered to be engaged in the real estate business but failed to subsequently operate, all real properties acquired by them shall continue to be treated as ordinary assets.
e) Real properties formerly forming part of the stock in trade of a taxpayer engaged in the real estate business, or formerly being used in the trade or business of a taxpayer engaged or not engaged in the real estate business, which were later on abandoned and became idle, shall continue to be treated as ordinary assets. Provided however, that properties classified as ordinary assets for being used in business by a taxpayer engaged in business other than real estate business are automatically converted into capital assets upon showing proof that the same have not been used in business for more than two years prior to the consummation of the taxable transactions involving said properties
f) Real properties classified as capital or ordinary asset in the hands of the seller/transferor may change their character in the hands of the buyer/transferee. The classification of such property in the hands of the buyer/transferee shall be determined in accordance with the following rules:
I. Real property transferred through succession or donation to the heir or donee who is not engaged in the real estate business with respect to the real property inherited or donated, and who does not subsequently use such property in trade or business, shall be considered as a capital asset in the hands of the heir or donee.
II. Real property received as dividend by the stockholders who are not engaged in the real estate business and who do not subsequently use such property in trade or business, shall be considered as a capital asset in the hands of the recipients even if the corporation which declared the real property dividends is engaged in real estate business.
III. The real property received in an exchange shall be treated as ordinary asset in the hands of the case of a tax-free exchange by taxpayer not engaged in real estate business to a taxpayer who is engaged in real estate business, or to a taxpayer who, even if not engaged in real estate business, will use in business the property received in exchange.
g) In the case of involuntary transfers of real properties, including expropriations or foreclosure sale, the involuntariness of such sale shall have no effect on the classification of such real property in the hands of the involuntary seller, either as capital asset or ordinary asset as the case may be.
What is the tax base/rate used for computing Capital Gains Tax on transfer of real property?
There shall be imposed a final tax rate of six percent (6%) based on whichever is higher of the following:
1) The fair market value as determined by the Commissioner (zonal value);
2) The fair market value as shown in the Schedule of Values of the Provincial and City Assessors; or
3) The selling price of the property or fair market value of the property received in an exchange transaction.
Capital gains presumed to have been realized from the sale or disposition of their principal residence by natural persons, the proceeds of which is fully utilized in acquiring or constructing a new principal residence within eighteen (18) calendar months from the date of sale or disposition, shall be exempt from payment of the capital gains tax: Provided, That the historical cost or adjusted basis of the real property sold or disposed shall be carried over to the new principal residence built or acquired:
Provided, further, that the Commissioner shall have been duly notified by the taxpayer within thirty (30) days from the date of sale or disposition through a prescribed return (Form 1706) and “Sworn Declaration of Intent”, as prescribed in Revenue Regulations No. 13-99, of his intention to avail of the tax exemption herein mentioned: Provided, still further, That the said tax exemption can only be availed of once every ten (10) years: Provided, finally, that if there is no full utilization of the proceeds of sale or disposition, the portion of the gain presumed to have been realized from the sale or disposition shall be subject to capital gains tax. For this purpose, the gross selling price or fair market value at the time of sale, whichever is higher, shall be multiplied by a fraction which the unutilized amount bears to the gross selling price in order to determine the taxable portion and the tax due.
If the seller fails to utilize the proceeds of sale or disposition in full or in part within the 18-month reglementary period, his right of exemption from the capital gains tax did not arise to the extent of the unutilized amount, in which event, the tax due thereon shall immediately become due and demandable on the 31st day after the date of the sale, exchange or disposition of principal residence.
Sample computation of capital gains tax on sale of real property
Example: Mr. Santos sells a residential lot in Pasig City with a floor area of 200sqm on cash with Selling Price of P3 Million. Mr. Santos is not engaged in a real estate business. The proceeds from the sale will be used by Mr. Santos for his trip to US and other personal expenses. The following are the fair market value information of the real property:
1. Fair Market Value as determined by BIR Commissioner (Zonal Value/BIR Rules):
1a. Land: P1,600,000 (let us say BIR Zonal value is P8,000/sqm [200 x 8,000=1,600,000])
1b. Improvement: P1,200,000
2. Fair Market Value as determined by Provincial/City Assessor’s (per latest Tax Declaration):
2a. Land: P1,400,000
2b. Improvement: P1,300,000
How much is the Capital Gains Tax?
Answer/solution:
Step 1. Determine the highest fair value (FMV):
Total FMV1 (1a + 1b): P2,800,000
Total FMV2 (2a + 2b): P2,700,000
Total FMV3 (1a + 2b): P2,900,000
Total FMV4 (2a + 1b): P2,600,000
The Highest FMV is FMV3: P2,900,000. This is the FV we will use in the step 2.
Step 2. Determine the higher between FMV and Selling Price:
FMV = P2,900,000
Selling Price = P3,000,000
The higher value is the selling price P3,000,000. This is our tax base for computing Capital Gains Tax.
Step 3. Calculate Capital Gains Tax.
CGT = P3,000,000 x 6%
CGT = P180,000
What is the BIR form used for filing Capital Gains Tax on Sale of Real Property?
The form used for filing Capital Gains Tax return or declaration is BIR Form No. 1706 – For Onerous Transfer of Real Property Classified as Capital Asset (both Taxable and Exempt). Please click here to download the form.
Who are required to file BIR Form No. 1706?
This return is filed by all persons (natural or juridical) whether resident or non-resident, including Estates and Trusts, who sells, exchanges, or disposes of a real property located in the Philippines classified as capital asset as defined under Sec. 39 (A)(1) of RA 8424 for the purpose of securing a Tax Clearance Certificate to effect transfer of ownership (title) of the property from the seller to the buyer.
However, filing of the return is no longer required when the real property transaction involves the following:
- it is not classified as a capital asset
- not located in the Philippines
- disposition is gratuitous
- disposition is pursuant to the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform
When and Where to File?
The return shall be filed by the seller with any Authorized Agent Bank (AAB) of the Revenue District Office (RDO) having jurisdiction over the place where the property being transferred is located.
In places where there are no AABs, the return shall be filed with the Revenue Collection Officer or duly Authorized City or Municipal Treasurer of the Revenue District Office having jurisdiction over the place where the property being transferred is located.
The return shall be filed within thirty (30) days following each sale, exchange or disposition of real property.
In case of installment sale where the taxpayer is allowed to pay the tax by installment under certain conditions and requirements, the return shall be filed within thirty (30) days following the receipt of the first down payment or following each subsequent installment payment, whichever is applicable.
One return shall be filed for every real property sold, exchanged or disposed of (for cash sale, or foreclosure sale), or every installment payment made (for installment sale).
For the attachments required and other information, please see BIR Form 1706. For computing Documentary Stamp Tax DST on transfer of real property, classified as capital asset, please read our article on “How to compute DST on transfer of Real Property Tax in the Philippines”.
Source: For more information, please refer to BIR Revenue Regulations No. 07-03, BIR website capital gains tax info, BIR Form 1706, NIRC of the Philippines, Civil Code of the Philippines.
Disclaimer: This article was published for informational use only. Subsequent and new laws, regulations, issuances and rulings may render the whole or part of the article obsolete or incorrect. For more clarifications and inquiries, please the visit the BIR RDO in your jurisdiction.
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hi, can someone give me an estimate computation of the capital gains tax of my residential land property i am selling? 1.) i am selling the land for P250,000.00 only; 2.) the zonal value is more or less only P600.00 (based on RDO no. 132-east davao) per square foot because it is not a prime lot, not in a subdivision; 3.) the fair market value from city assessor’s is P300,000.00. please help.
You pay on the highest amount i.e. the assessors. How fair is that? That is the system.
In this country, taxpayers are less favored than the BIR/government.
How much is the Capital Gains Tax now in the Philippines? I just talked with our barangay captain and he said it is 7.5% but this article says 6% Did it go up for 2012?
It is 6% still.
It is 6% plus documentary stamp tax= 1.5% equals 7.5%
hello Marcy, I think your barangay captain included the documentary stamp tax of 1.5% which you will also pay upon selling your property.
yes it could be because it is P15/P1,000 or fractional part of the fair market value.
Is it possible to pass the burden of the capital gains tax to the buyer? For example, the agreed selling price is 3M, but buyer shoulders all taxes and fees. If seller has to shoulder the CGT, the selling price will go up to 3,191,490. Is this ok?
CGT is for the account of the seller and passing it on will also increase the taxabla base, so it shall be net proceeds divided by 94%.
what if the deed of sale reflects 3M, but seller agrees to pay the cgt, that will not increase the taxable base, right?
Hi! I just recently bought a 118 sq.m. residential vacant lot and the title is ready for transfer to my name. The seller said that “if” they will be the one who will process the transfer, I will have to pay 7.5% interest to the BIR only.. Is it right that me, the buyer, should shoulder the additional 1.5% when in the BIR Form 1706 it’s only 6%? Any idea how much will it cost to transfer a title when the selling price is P378,000? So I would just process the transfer myself. Please help… Thank you!
The 1.5% is for the documentary stamp tax referred to in the above comments. Any party to the sale is liable so it would depend on who shoulders the same under the executed deed.
Other applicable taxes are transfer tax and registration fees with the registry of deeds and treasurer’s office of property location.
In my case, I’ll be the one who will shoulder all the expenses… How much is the tax for P377600 to be accurate? Any idea how much is the total cost including BIR & RD to transfer this 118sq.m residential/vacant lot?thank you
You may have to personally inquire with the registry of deeds and city treasurer’s office as they differ from plance to place.
Thank you
Hi. I bought a condo unit in 2007 under in-house financing at a price of 1.5M (pre-selling). The unit was turned over in 2009 and right now, I have already paid around 850,000. I have a buyer and we agreed on a selling price of 2,050,000 cash. Hence, the buyer will be paying the 1.3M running balance to the developer and the 710,000 will be paid to me.Is the sale subject to capital gains tax? According to the developer, I need to deposit around 148,000 for the capital gains tax “just in case” BIR will notice it as a subsequent transfer. Is this right?(Note: the unit title is still not under my name since I haven’t fully paid the unit yet). PLEASE ADVISE..thanks.
Hi, I have the same case with Mr Matthew Bucud, I am still paying the equity/downpayment of a house and lot in laguna, now i have a buyer ans he is willing to continue my purchase, is this transfer of rights subject to capital gain tax? Thanks,
Hi, my mother bought a house and lot last 2005 worth 225k. But still til now it wasnt transfered to her coz she forgot about it. Can you pls give me an idea how much will she pay to the bir and the penalty?thanks
Hi Vic, thanks for this post.
I have one concern though (capital gain tax on shares naman-I’m still searching for this topic on your site but I can’t find it), anyway, what if a non-resident alien not engaged in business wants to sell his share of stock in polo club that is not listed and traded in local stock market to a resident citizen. He wants to sell it around P2M, he acquired it sometime in 2006 amounting to P250k (I have no idea with fair market value at the time of acquisition), with of course a capital gain tax P1.75M. Correct me if I’m wrong but, I think the tax here is around P170k.
My question is, is there any legal way to lower this capital gain for us to lower the corresponding taxes?
Thanks in advance! Hope you find it in order.
Calculating Capital gains tax. I am still confuse on where to apply the 6% capital gains tax. Say I bought the Property for 1M and sold for 2M. I am assuming the 6% cap gain will apply to CGT = 2M-1M =1M *6%
1M is the profit I make, hence, Capital Gain. Is this right or the philippines tax law calculates is differently?
capital gains tax is computed based on whichever is higher (selling price or zonal values or assessed value).
The article mentioned that some may be allowed to pay taxes in installment. How do you apply for installment? Is anybody qualified to apply? Thanks
I want to sell my condo in Greenbelt Makati quickly. I need someone who can process the documents for transfer of title and who can advise me on the capital gains. Are there expenses I can deduct from the capital gains. Is there someone who would like to handle this. Thanks. Raul
Im puzzeled why its called capital gains tax when its actually a transaction tax??? In the example, what about if Mr Santos paid 2,5 million for the lot and “improvements” (house), then his actual gain (profit) is only 500 thousend and that should be the base for the tax. And lets say its Mr Carlo who buy it at 3 million, what about if he found out after only six months he want to live in Cebu instead of Pasig and then sell the property for 2,8 million and in fact make a capital loss of 200 thousend. If I understand it correctly, he should på CGT on the “fair market value” of 2,9 million agian? You should name things by its right name, this is not a gains tax (common in most countries), this is a transaction tax (that I have only heard about in Philippines in connection with real property). Something fundamental wrong here…
Hi, i think residential units (principal residence) are exempted from CGT if the proceeds will be used to purchase another residential property within 18 months.
Hi,
Regarding CGT for principal residence, if the proceed of the sale of the principal residence was used for business then after recovering the capital a new principal residence was then purchased. My question is is it exempted from CGT though the primary purpose was of the proceed was to fund the business?
If a residential apartment property for lease is sold. How do you compute the tax liability of the property owner. Tax on income are annually and depreciation is taken as expense.
Thank you for providing this article however, my question is was the sale of property (eg.Land) subject to Creditable Withholding Tax 2307 Form or Final Tax 2306 Form? and what rate? Thank you so much.
What would be the basis on computing the gain on disposal of an ordinary asset for the purpose of computing income tax payable of the seller?
Is it based on the selling price or zonal value or fair market value?
For example:
Selling price – 1,000,000 (actual cash received)
Zonal value – 1,500,000
Fair market value – 2,000,000 (reported in the VAT returns of the seller)
Is it like this?
Selling price – 1,000,000
Cost of land – 2,000
Gain on sale – 998,000
x 32% (based on income tax rate table)
= 234,360 (net of personal exemption)
less:Cred. tax 120,000 (2,000,000 x 6%)
Income tax payable 114,360
or like this?
Fair market value – 2,000,000
Cost of land – 2,000
Gain on sale – 1,998,000
x 32%
= 554,360
less cred. tax 120,000
Income tax payable = 434,360
Thanks in advance.
My mom sold a parcel of residential lot at P120,000. The property value as per the declaration of real of real property is P128,000 for this 250 sqm lot with no improvements. However, the BIR is asking P120,000 from my mom to pay the capital gains. How is this so? My mom is 79 yo and i feel there is something fishy about this capital gains amount that BIR is asking. Please help.
Magkano po magagastos ko lahat lahat sa paglipat ng titulo sa pangalan ko..house n lot 84 sqr meter total of 825k located at springville meadows bacoor cavite..
good day..we bought property from the government are we the one who will pay the capital gain tax? Tanx
Hi,
No offense meant, you may want to edit DST in Step 3 of the Sample Computation as it was Capital Gains Tax (CGT) not Documentary Stamp Tax.
DST is 1.5% of the amount based on DOAS and payable within the 5th day following the month it was notarized. Thanks.
Nubi
Are senior citizens exempt from paying capital gains tax on the sale of their primary residence?
We are owed refunds of money but are asked to send 20,000 USD 1st to the Philippines before we can get what is owed to us, can you explain why thx (this is private)
good day,in computing capital gain taxs clients required to get a a taxs declaration and certification of land improvements of the lot sold from the city or provincial assesor to determine what kind of property sold is it agricultural land or residential is there a legal basis that the bir com.can reclassify property from agricultural to residejtial if the property sold is below 1000 square meters?
How do you prove you are a Real Estate Lessor? Let’s say I am renting out apartments and would like to sell it. Will I be considered a Real Estate Lessor? How do I prove it, so I don’t have to pay CGT?
Hi! I bought a land in our city. Because I am now in overseas, my mom & the land owner are the one who processing all the documents such as deed of sale, declaration, land title/transfer of title. All the documents are now in BIR. My mom told me that I need to pay the calculated capital gain tax & documentary tax which are 6% & 1.5% with a total amount to pay is 22,000 pesos. The land owner told my mom that BIR are only giving 15 days for me to pay the said taxes. Is is true that only 15 days is the term to pay? Because I have a friend who’s work is processing the land documents & she said that BIR is giving 1 month to pay the said taxes. I am puzzled now which is true. Please let me know if its 15 days or 1 month. Thank u!
Another thing is, is it true that there’s a penalty if I cant pay the capital gain tax & documentary tax on time? And how much is the penalty? Thank u
Hello. I would like to ask if anyone here knows the Fair Market Value as determined by Provincial/City Assessor’s IN DELA ROSA MAKATI CITY for 41 sqm. Thank you!
HI
Hope you can help me. The Property tax is Php5,200 paid this year 2016 the area lot is 54 sq meters up and down house in Perpetual Village 6 Bacoor Cavite the house is 18 years old I need the market fair value as I’m interested in buying this house and lot.
Hope you can reply
Thank you
Leah Tumaliuan
Hi, I just want to ask, how long it will take for our BIR to release the capital gain tax? Its been 3 weeks now since I paid all the tax, but as of now theirs no call from the BIR, They advise me to wait for their call. Please help…
Thank You So Much
Hi, I am an agent, the seller sells his property for 19M to his buyer. But the seller wanted the buyer to shoulder the CGT. How should this go about in the Bir? please help me on this. thanks
What are the taxes being imposed on the selling of real property if the seller is a corporation.
Thank you.
Hi good day.gusto ko lang po itanong magkano ang eksakto babayarin nmin sa b.i.r kung kami po ay bumili ng lupa sa residencial na 500 sqm..na ang halaga po ay 250 thousand.tnx po.
Magkano ang magiging penalty ko sa BIR kung ako ay bumili ng lot last 8/13/2013 Price is (Php 1.974.000.00)at napa notary ang deed of sale the date.Tapos hindi ko pa nabayaran ang Capital gain tax ,Documentary stamp..Hindi ko pa rin na transfer sa pangalan ko ang Title until now? 9/01/2017
Magkano po kaya ang magagastos ko lahat lahat?
Maraming salamat po
Mhell…
Hello,
In general, penalty is computed as follows:
1. 25% surcharge
plus
2. 20% interest per year (will depend on when will you file and pay)
plus
3. P1,000+ compromise (will depend on the amount of tax payable in your BIR return)
We cannot give an exact computation, as there are still other factors to consider. We suggest, you visit your BIR RDO to give you a computation of your penalties, and also to settle them earlier, as the interest will increase overtime if you will not pay them.
my question is 25% of the 6% is the surcharge?
how about the 20% interest?
is it also 20% of the 6% per annum?
Hello Jeny.
The surcharge of 25% is the outright penalty based on the total capital gains tax payable.
The 20% is also based on the total capital gains tax payable 6%. Yes, it is computed per annum. The BIR will compute the penalty from the due date up to the day you will pay the tax payable.
Hi,
I am staying in a 3bedroom condo unit. I want to sell it for 15 million pesos and transfer to a 2bedroom unit in the same building, costing 9 million pesos. These two activities should happen, if possible, simultaneously. The longest is within a couple of weeks.
Should the Capital Gains Tax of 6% be computed against the 6million difference? (P6,000,000.00 X .06 = P360,000.00) ?
Hi Gene. I presume you mean you will have these 2 transactions:
1. Sell your 3 bedroom condo unit
2. Buy a 2 bedroom unit and transfer in it
In that case, Capital Gains Tax is computed separately on these 2 separate transactions. Please refer to the article above for the formula.
Also, take note that it is the seller who is required to file the CGT return. In transaction #2, you are the buyer, hence, it is not you who will file the CGT but the seller.
How is the penalty computed if you fail to pay the CGT on time ?
May property ang lolo ko, konti lang. Hanggang ngayon hindi pa nya natransfer sa kanyang mga anak ang name ng title. Sa ngayon mayroon na po itong extra judicial partition. Kung may bibili dito. ano ho ang mga babayarin? May penalty po din ba? 334sqm lang ho yon. Sana matulunga nyo ako. Maraming salamat.
Mag kano po mag pa change nang title sa lupa halagang 2M… At ano ano mga bayaran? .. thanks
Hello Cherryl. First, you have to know the types of transfer of the title for your land to be able to determine the taxes involved. The transfer of title can be thru sale, donation, or estate. If the transfer is thru sale of the land, it will be based on the capital gains tax which is computed using the guide below:
There shall be imposed a final tax rate of six percent (6%) based on whichever is higher of the following:
1) The fair market value as determined by the Commissioner (zonal value);
2) The fair market value as shown in the Schedule of Values of the Provincial and City Assessors; or
3) The selling price of the property or fair market value of the property received in an exchange transaction.
Aside from the capital gains tax, you will also pay for the documentary stamp tax for the deed of sale of the land. https://businesstips.ph/how-to-compute-documentary-stamp-tax-dst-on-transfer-of-real-property/
You may visit the BIR and consult with an examiner to help you compute the taxes involved on the transfer.
Thank you.
Hello Rosario. If the land will be sold by your grandfather to a buyer, capital gains tax will be computed on the sale based on the formula stated in the article. You will have to determine the land’s fair market value as determined by the Commissioner (zonal value), fair market value as shown in the Schedule of Values of the Provincial and City Assessors; and the selling price of the property or fair market value of the property received in an exchange transaction to properly compute the applicable tax. The tax should be filed within thirty (30) days following the sale of the real property.
For tax purposes, the BIR will base the ownership on the land’s title from Registry of Deeds and Declaration of Real Property ( Tax Declaration ) from the provincial, city or municipal assessors.
A good day! Should a land developer force the land buyer to shoulder payment of the Expanded Withholding Tax (EWT) for the reason that the land developer/company is under rehab? Thank you in advance.
Hello July. Expanded withholding tax is a tax withheld by a buyer on the income paid to a real estate seller who is into ordinary operation of selling real estates (example real estate dealers or developers). The withholding tax is an income tax imposed on the income earned by the seller. It is deducted by the buyer on the income payment he/she will pay to the seller. The buyer only serves as the withholding agent, where he withhold the EWT and then file and remit it to the BIR. You cannot force the buyer to shoulder EWT since it is an income tax imposed on your income earned from the buyer. Besides, you can claim this withheld tax as a creditable income tax to reduce your income tax payable when you file your income tax return later.
Hello po, question. Gusto namin i transfer ang property sa pangalan ng mother ko. Dating nakapangalan sa lola ko. namatay na po ang lola ko last 2013.. pero meron po deed of sale syang napirmahan na gusto i transfer ang property sa mother ko bago sya namatay last 2012 pa.
Na notarized ang deed of sale last 2013. Meron na po ba penalty un? 2018 na kasi ngayon tumaas narin ang market value ng lupa to 1,900,000 pesos galing sa municipal assessor na dati mga 300,000k lang last 2013. Salamat.
Hello po. Nakabili ako say developer ng house and lot bangki finance noong 2011. 15yrs to pay. Plano ko po Sana ilipat Ang loan ko sa pagibig. Merun po ba capital gain tax na babayaran kunglipat ko loan sa pagibig. Kung merun po na babayaran. Yung computation ba assessed value (nakasaad sa pagbabayad ko ng amilyar) x 6%. Ano po maadvise nyo Kasi po baka po mas malaking magagastos ko Kung lipat ko utang ko sa pagibig. Salamat po